9781332272228 - Notes on the Wounded From the Mutiny in India: With a Description of the Preparations Gunshot Injuries Contained in the Museum at Fort Pitt Contained in the Museum ... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the medical realities of the British Army during the Indian Mutiny. The author, a military surgeon, meticulously documents the wounds and injuries sustained by soldiers during this tumultuous period. He draws comparisons between the injuries inflicted by musket balls, shell fragments, and other weapons, highlighting the unique challenges posed by the conflictââ â¢s environment. The authorââ â¢s detailed analysis of gunshot wounds to the head, face, and other body parts provides a chillingly intimate account of the brutality of war. His exploration of the limitations of battlefield medicine is particularly striking, as he grapples with the challenges of treating severe injuries, including compound fractures and head wounds, in the context of limited resources and challenging conditions. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the significance of the ââ Å"dooley,ââ  a type of stretcher used to transport wounded soldiers, highlighting its critical role in improving the survival rates of those suffering from compound fractures. The book offers a valuable historical record of the impact of medical innovation on battlefield outcomes and the evolution of military surgical practices during a tumultuous era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.